Advent

What does the word 'Advent' mean?

• To see.

• To wait.

• To come.

For which major feast does Advent prepare us for each year?

• Easter

• Christmas

• Pentecost

When does the period of Advent start each year?

• At the beginning of December.

• At the end of November.

• The first Sunday after the feast of Christ the King.

What does the word 'Gaudete' mean?

• Happiness

• Rejoice

• Saved

On which Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Which period of time does Advent celebrate?

• Past, present, future.

• Past, present.

• Past, future.

What are the two colours used during Advent?

• Red

• Purple

• Green

• Rose

Who was in occupation of Israel when Jesus was born?

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Greeks

• Babylonians

Why was it controversial that the angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds first?

• Because they were uneducated. People would have asked: Why should the announcement of the Saviour be made to them first?

• Because they were not Jewish. People would have asked: Why should the announcement of the Saviour be made to them first?

• Because they were poor. People would have asked: Why should the announcement of the Saviour be made to them first?

• Because they were looked down on by Jewish society as being dishonest. People would have asked: Why should the announcement of the Saviour be made to them first?

In what ways do Christians prepare themselves for Christmas during the period of Advent?

• They go to the sacrament of confession/reconciliation.

• The attend nativity plays.

• They donate money, food or toys to charity

• They pray more.